Clashes Erupt at Jerusalem Holy Site

Compound Stormed after Palestinians Hurl Stones and Firecrackers

By

Joshua Mitnick

Updated April 16, 2014 7:45 p.m. ET

Rioting broke out at a sensitive Jerusalem holy site with Palestinians hurling rocks at Israeli police who fired tear gas and stun grenades, the latest sign of rising religious tension over an Old City complex venerated by Muslims, Jews and Christians.

An Israeli police video showed a column of police in riot gear and shields storming the site...